Southern lightfish
📖 Overview
Southern lightfish (Ichthyococcus australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ichthyococcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Brown-yellow in color, flanks silver; fin bases and edges of scale pockets black . Dorsal adipose fin present, ventral adipose fin absent.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern lightfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 500 m . Subtropical southeast Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Southern Lightfish |
| 🌍CES | světelník žlutohnědý |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Southern lightfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.